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Damages awarded to Claimant for £90k with ongoing physical and psychological injuries

06 July 2009

Our client was involved in a very serious accident resulting in a significant traumatic brain injury of moderate severity.

What we did

Liability for the accident was admitted in full.

Medical evidence was obtained which detailed significant injuries including a moderate brain injury, soft tissue injury to knee resulting in an infra-patellar bursitis, haematomas in both thighs requiring surgical intervention, whiplash injuries to neck and back, extensive bruising together with psychological injuries of anxiety and panic attacks.

At the time of the accident, our client was employed full-time as a Lecturer.

Our client was left with ongoing symptoms which impacted upon her ability to work and her day to day activities.  It had always been our client’s intention to continue working past the normal retirement age of 60 but following the accident, our client made the decision to retire at 60 years rather than continue as had previously been anticipated.

Our client had continuing cognitive difficulties which included short term memory loss, and some persisting psychological symptoms.  She also suffered with permanent ongoing symptoms to her legs and knee. 

Our client was awarded damages in the sum of £90,000.

Case handler

This case was handled by Kate Milton of the Serious Injuries Team based at our Basingstoke office.  Kate specialises in claims arising from fatal and catastrophic injuries. As well as sympathetic, accurate and prompt legal advice, Shoosmiths can also advise in appropriate cases on rehabilitation, interim payments to help with accommodation, treatment and care as well as financial planning.

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I: +44 (0)1256 69 6628
E: kate.milton@shoosmiths.co.uk